The injury has left Vezain, a five-time qualifier for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR®) (2012-14 and 2016-2017), with mobility issues from the waist down. He underwent surgery and is rehabilitating in Houston. Expenses from the injury continue to add up.

As a result, the J.R. & Shelby Vezain Aid fundraiser has been established. It began Nov. 1 and will conclude at 9 p.m. (CT), Nov. 10.

Vezain and his wife, Shelby, who live in Melstone, Mont., are expecting their first child in May.

The package includes 2018 NFR® Gold Buckle seating tickets for two people for Round 10 at the Thomas & Mack Center, Dec. 15, when the world champions will be crowned.

The package also consists of MGM Hotel room lodging for two nights – Dec. 14 and Dec. 15. The package also includes two 2018 PRCA NFR® Jackets, a PRCA official NFR® Pin, NFR® ball cap, NFR® Gear Bag, NFR® program and an NFR® tin sign signed by all 2018 contestants.